Adapting to climate change in Nepal
Sustainability scientist Netra Chhetri leads an interdisciplinary team of scholars and practitioners working on a project in western Nepal to help farmers adapt effectively to climatic change. The team includes
Solar energy leaders come together for 4th Arizona Solar Summit
The Arizona Solar Summit brings together people and organizations to advance the solar industry on both the regional and national levels, creating a network to propel Arizona to national prominence
Student finds her place at ASU, Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives
Isabelle Lishewski is a junior studying at ASU's School of Sustainability and School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning.
Archaeologists lend long-term perspective to food security and climate shock
What role does pre-existing vulnerability play for people who experience a climate shock? Does it amplify the effect of the climate shock, or is the effect negligible?
What ecosystem greeted the first settlers of the northern Caribbean?
ASU sustainability scientist and professor of geography Janet Franklin is working to understand the changes in plant and animal life that have occurred since the end of the last ice age on the oceanic islands of the West Indies.
ASU releases 2013 report on sustainability initiatives
The recently released 2013 Sustainability Initiatives Revolving Fund (SIRF) annual report chronicles $5.6 million in investments that support Arizona State University.
ASU Health Services Building awarded LEED platinum
Health Services is the second ASU building to receive LEED platinum certification, the highest USGBC green building ranking. The building is also the 38th ASU building to be LEED certified.
Research reveals effectiveness of urban heat-reducing technologies
Research led by ASU's Matei Georgescu explores the relative effectiveness of common adaptation technologies – such as cool and green roofs – aimed at reducing warming from urban expansion.
ASU engineers to lead national solar energy technology projects
ASU engineering professors will lead two research teams developing technologies that use the full spectrum of sunlight to produce inexpensive power, part of a $30 million U.S. Department of Energy program.
ASU report contributes to water reuse policy dialogue
The report, released by ASU's Decision Center for a Desert City, explores issues critical to water reuse, along with challenges and opportunities for the future.
ASU hosts first GreenBiz U Forum
ASU is the first host of the GreenBiz U forum, a special simulcast of the annual GreenBiz forum, which provides an in-depth look at today’s sustainable business challenges and opportunities.
Bicycle Program Manager joins Parking and Transit Services
New position created to encourage, facilitate cycling on and off campus Arizona State University Parking and Transit Services announces Donna Lewandowski has been hired to serve as Bicycle Program Manager.